Rosalie Ann Ernst, age 87 of Cambridge, MN passed away peacefully with her family by her side on January 9, 2022. A Memorial Visitation will be held from 10 AM – 11 AM, with a sharing time at 11 AM, Friday, January 14th at Strike Life Tributes in Cambridge.
Rosie was born October 26, 1934 in Amery, WI to Michael and Agnes (Kolba) Wanzong. She grew up in Turtle Lake, WI where she graduated high school. She completed her nurse’s training in Red Wing, MN which began her more than 40 year nursing career. Rosie married George Ernst in 1956 and over the next 64 years raised 7 children on a farm in Cambridge. She was a 55-year active member of her church where her servant’s heart flourished. Rosie was in perpetual motion as she was assured all in her presence were showered with food, attention and unconditional love.
Rosie will be lovingly remembered by her children, Denise (Kevin) Hemmer, Annette (Frank) Ernst, Tom Ernst, Andy (Julie) Ernst, Joanne (Les) Schebo, Richard (Char) Ernst, and Robert (Noelle) Ernst; grandchildren, Kevin, Casey, Jill, Matthew, Ashley, Angela, Dominic, Abraham, Elijah and Sebastian; great-grandchild, Eowyn; siblings, Robert Wanzong, Walter (Mary) Wanzong, Russel (Peggy) Wanzong; brother-in-law, Lee Freitag; many other relatives and friends. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, George; daughter-in-law, Cheri Ernst; granddaughter, Ilsa; siblings, Edward Wanzong, Dorothy Heusel, Evelyn Stuntz and Julie Freitag; sister-in-law, Mary Wanzong; and brothers-in-law, Vern Heusel and Vern Stuntz.
Sending love and prayers to your entire family.
Aunt Rosie will be missed. I have many fond memories of Thanksgivings at her house as a young girl.
Rosie was always so sweet, and joyful. I can still hear her laugh. Thoughtful lady! We’ll always have fond memories of her.
Miss you already…
Rosalie is now with her parents, brother and sisters, what a reunion !!! Our condolences to her family, love to you all.
Denise and Kevin I am so very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and all of the family.
My deepest condolences for Aunt Rosalie’s passing. So very sorry for your loss. I will be praying for the family.
I am sorry that we will not be celebrating Rosie’s life with family tomorrow. Rosie (and George) were always among my favorite people in this world. They were both such giving people, always worrying about others needs. My kids often comment about the great times they had at Rosie’s house. If you showed up unannounced or not it didn’t make a difference–Rosie insisted that you sit and eat something. She seemed to be able to create a full meal out of nothing. Jesus had nothing on her in this regard. And it was always delicious. What great memories we all have of her.
Dear cousins,
My deepest condolences to all of you. Aunt Rosie was the best. I have great memories from our visits to the farm – of her warmth and hospitality, constant motion,sense of humor and joyful laugh. And of course the twinkle in her eyes.
Sending much love.
Kathy (Ernst) Noecker and family